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Time: June 19, 2010 from 9am to 1pm
Location: UBC Farm
Street: 6182 South Campus Road
City/Town: Vancouver
Event Neighbourhood and Type: farm, market
Organized By: UBC Farm
Latest Activity: Jun 11, 2010
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More details to come regarding our Family Day at the Farm Festival in next week's email, however here is a sneak peak!
* Farm Biodiversity Tours - Featuring cows, chickens, bees, soils and more! Tours will be approximately 1 hour in length.
* Tour Times: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am - Please meet on the hill above the market area near the picnic tables.
* Children's Book Readings - Veronica from Barefoot Books will be doing several readings throughout the day. Barefoot Books offers many children's books inspired by stories about people and the natural world around them. A world-wide community of writers, artists, storytellers, musicians, and others are committed to providing timeless stories and captivating art that aim to feed children's imagination, while instilling a respect for diversity and a love of the planet.
* Book reading times will be at 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:00pm. Please stay tuned to next week's market email regarding book titles and location of book reading sessions.
* Children's Activities - Stay tuned regarding details!
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